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Pharmacist Salary in New York (2026)
$68.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,041/year ($8,420/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $92,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,760 Pharmacist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Pharmacist salary of $142,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,041 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $142,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,836 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,870 |
| New York state income tax | −$7,343 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,041 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in New York?
- The median Pharmacist salary in New York is $142,090 per year ($68.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,240 and $163,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in New York?
- On the median salary of $142,090, a single filer in New York takes home about $101,041 per year ($8,420 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 19,760 Pharmacist jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.